Dhoni gives up captaincy of IPL champions Chennai

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2 months ago

March 22, 2024

(Last Updated On: March 22, 2024)

Veteran star M.S. Dhoni has handed the captaincy of Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings to Ruturaj Gaikwad, the club said on Thursday, one day ahead of the league’s first match.

Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the Indian Premier League mega-show opens in Chennai on Friday.

“M.S. Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad,” the club said.

“Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period.”

The season could be Chennai veteran Dhoni’s swansong, after the warhorse led the team to its fifth title in 2023.

He said then that another year was a “gift” to his fans.

The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who led India to two World Cup triumphs, in 2007 and 2011, remains a huge star in cricket-crazy India.

New captain Gaikwad, a 27-year-old right-hand batter, shot to fame in 2021 when his attacking style earned him a hefty 635 runs for the Chennai Super Kings.

The 17th edition of the world’s richest cricket league is expected to end around June 1, when the World Cup starts in the West Indies and the United States.

Organizers have released only the first two weeks of the IPL schedule so far because it clashes with India’s six-week-long general election. Last season the 10-team IPL lasted eight weeks.

How to watch

This year’s IPL will be broadcast live on Ariana Television and streamed live on www.arianatelevision.com. Once the BCCI has released the full schedule, cricket fans will be informed.

On Friday, March 22, Ariana Television will kick off IPL season with a pre-match show at 6.30pm. The game will start at 7pm.

Make sure to watch this space for schedule updates and news on the event.

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May 11, 2024

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(Last Updated On: May 11, 2024)

Sorkh Poshan Khafi defeated Aino Mina 1-0 in the 41st match of Afghanistan Champions League (ACL) in Kabul on Friday.

In the 42nd match later in the day, Sarsabz Yashlar beat Khurasan Faryab 2-0.

The only goal in Sorkh Poshan Khafi’s match against Aino Mina was scored by Habibullah Hotak who netted the ball with a header.

Temor Shah Raoufi and Mustafa Rezaie scored for Sarsabz Yashlar in their 2-0 victory against Khurasan Fayrab.

Saturday’s matches will see Abu Muslim Farah take on Jawanan Wahedi at 1pm, while Adalat Farah play Khadim at 3:30pm.

The matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television.

Pandya’s Mumbai Indians first to exit IPL play-off race

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2 days ago

May 9, 2024

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(Last Updated On: May 9, 2024)

IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians became the first team to be knocked out of the play-off race after Sunrisers Hyderabad hammered Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets.

Five-time winners Mumbai are ninth in the 10-team table on eight points after only four wins in 12 matches, AFP reported.

Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, moved third on 14 points after they chased down 166 in 9.4 overs on Wednesday night, courtesy Travis Head’s 89 and 75 by Abhishek Sharma.

Lucknow and Delhi Capitals are both on 12 points and face each other on 14 May meaning Mumbai cannot qualify for the top four to contest the playoffs, even if Hardik Pandya’s side win their two remaining matches.

Mumbai lost their first three games with Pandya booed after he replaced the popular Rohit Sharma as skipper this season.

Table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals both have 16 points each.

The final will be on 26 May in Chennai.